November 19, 2012, 3:37PM

Sleighs and sleighbells are the theme of this year’s Holiday Open House, on Saturday, December 1st, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stevens-Crawford Heritage House in Oregon City. But this local tradition does more than welcome in the cheer of the season: it is both entertaining and educational. The historic Stevens-Crawford Heritage House will be festively decorated for... Full story »

November 02, 2012, 10:28AM

One day, when she was quite young, Mrs. Penny Charman remembers her surprise when the diminutive but commanding figure of Ms. Muriel “Mertie” Stevens unexpectedly greeted her by name. It was on a tree-lined sidewalk in Oregon City, in the late 1950’s. Mertie was actually not as stern as Penny had imagined. Quite generous in life, Ms. Stevens, an investor,... Full story »